At the I’m With Mike fundraiser Sept. 27, the Mike Slive Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research offered up the perfect atmosphere for sports lovers at the Alys Stephens Center. Hosted by Paul Finebaum, the evening celebrated the life of the late Mike Slive and his foundation’s mission to promote and advocate for prostate cancer research. Special guests in attendance … [Read more...]
Southern with a French Twist: Les Dames’ Soiree Celebrates Food, Philanthropy
By Donna Cornelius Southern Soirée may be the perfect event for food-focused Birmingham. Set for Oct. 7, the twilight dinner will bring to the table a tempting menu, support for budding chefs, and, through a silent auction, chances to participate in culinary learning experiences and adventures. The outdoor event is hosted by the city’s chapter of Les Dames … [Read more...]
Take a Seat : ACS Junior Board to Launch Where’s the Chair Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness
By Emily Williams A pink chair will be travelling around the city this October, and if you take a picture of it, you’re in the game. The newest campaign launched by the American Cancer of Society of Birmingham’s junior board, Where’s the Chair Wednesdays, will have the chair moved around the city each Wednesday in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each … [Read more...]
Music Appreciation: Former Edgewood Teacher on Her Lifelong Love of Music
By Ingrid Schnader Theresa McKibben is gearing up for her performance with the Dill Pickers at the Central Alabama Theater. But before McKibben was one of the seven musicians who make up the Dill Pickers band, she was a little girl begging her mom to let her take piano lessons. “My mother had a terrible experience with piano,” she said. “Her mother made her take (lessons), … [Read more...]
Designing Women: Friends Join Forces to Create Hundley Hilton Interiors
By Donna Cornelius Janie Jones and Elizabeth Miles launched Hundley Hilton Interiors two years ago with a youthful, vibrant outlook. They’ve rapidly earned a reputation for their fun, fresh perspective that happily blends modern and traditional styles – so much so that they have been asked to showcase their work at this year’s Antiques at The Gardens. Hundley Hilton will be … [Read more...]